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  • Purple growth on leaves

    I bought 2 fruit bushes last spring they didn't fruit last year, but overwintered finer.
    Plenty of foliar growth .... but now have thick purple growth on some of the leaves - like broccoli.

    Is this normal, if not what is it, and what do I do about it

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    It's caused by currant blister aphid. If you look under the leaves, you'll see small green aphids. These aphids release a chemical as they feed, which causes the blistering.
    Despite the rather alarming appearance, it's actually pretty much harmless, and can safely be ignored unless you get a really severe infestation.

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    • #3
      If there are ants putting the aphids on the plants a bit of anti climb paint around the stem just above the ground will help a lot.
      Aphids can be sprayed off with water.

      Near Worksop on heavy clay soil

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Plot70 View Post
        If there are ants putting the aphids on the plants a bit of anti climb paint around the stem just above the ground will help a lot
        Or vaseline...

        Location - Leicestershire - Chisit-land
        Endless wonder.

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        • #5
          Thanks for that tip, mothhawk. I have ants farming aphids all over our new peach trees and was wondering how to tackle them.

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